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Something different than my usual uploads. This is an experiment with symmetrical balance, color play, and form function. I have been the instructor or many workshops on composition and developed this piece as one of the examples that i use in the classes. I wanted to show how symmetrical balance in a composition is not just placing objects exactly in proportion to the other. AS the opposing balance occurs, many subtle breakdowns in form and shape create unique organic properties that allow the symmetry to essentially dissipate ina very subtle way. In this work, although it seems to be a perfect repitition of the lady, if you study it closely many unique areas of form and shape are generated from this repitition. Also, color begins to create patches of patterns within this symmetry. Copyright 2004 by Imaginative Pencil and Myself. All rights reserved.
31 Comments
Debbie Jensen 15 Feb 2005
I thought symmetrical balanced mirrored perfectly, but not like this--but why not? This is symmetrical, but not in an obvious way. This style is what I've just learned about in making motifs for patterns. I love this! Very clever, Justin!Jimmy Ekman 13 Feb 2005
are we cool?Absolutely Woman 12 Feb 2005
your art brings back memories. very well done.stan jones 08 Feb 2005
wow sorry Justin i did not get this in my mail watch awesome work as always and your colours i love them nice and bright and a happy feelingJay Amatangelo 07 Feb 2005
This looks great Justin! Your project works very well I like the balance you achieved here. I like the little changes in your figures it adds a nice flare.William Boyer 07 Feb 2005
keep up the good work.Vera Harned 06 Feb 2005
Neat information Justin and wonderful work!shaylise spriggs 06 Feb 2005
excellent art work.the art of our times.Peter Rivron 06 Feb 2005
Each time you put pencil to paper you produce amazing works of art, well done again Justin.Adam Ross 06 Feb 2005
very good as usual! I love your technique!Christine Calderon 06 Feb 2005
This is wonderful Justin!! really great design element in this.......Roger Anderson 06 Feb 2005
Very cool Justin!Barbara Beck-Azar 06 Feb 2005
balance amidst disarray, crisis, challenges or daily life... clearly this piece shows balance isn't always just a scale between exacts... great conceptual execution!Jo Glasscock 06 Feb 2005
Justin this is greaat .. I agree with Mark I learned something today Thank Youjoan warburton 06 Feb 2005
LOL! This is fun. It all comes together so beautifully.Charles Oliver 06 Feb 2005
Very well composed JustinKaren Corcoran 06 Feb 2005
The symmetry work in you piece it just outstanding Justin.Joke Schotting 06 Feb 2005
Amazing piece, amazing creation,Justin.Tina Day 06 Feb 2005
Amazing,extremely creative work,as always Justin.Blonde Blythe 06 Feb 2005
Interesting piece! I'm always amazed that you produce these amazing works with pencil!Rob Jones 06 Feb 2005
Nice work my manAmanda Hone 06 Feb 2005
Ah Justin, Justin. You are a master, an inspiration and quite simply a genius. How do you manage to produce such consistantly superb work. I am in awe of you.francis kwok peng kin 06 Feb 2005
Beautiful composition supported by good write up, no wonder you are so popular..Loredana 06 Feb 2005
Very nice Justin and thanks for the write up that is very interestingTonia Osborn 06 Feb 2005
these are always fun to do, even though your work contains its own magic!!Juan Gomez 06 Feb 2005
Cool drawings..lovce the relating images bouncing around in a commen space nice with subtle changesthea walstra 06 Feb 2005
Gorgeous work again Justin. I love this typical work of you.eileen martin 06 Feb 2005
detailed perfection, excellent, (if i thought as much as you, my head would expode:D)Nira Dabush 06 Feb 2005
Justin...an artistic textile design ... :-))) it is different ,but yet it is U...I LOVE THE TITLE,GREAT CREATIVE WORK!!!gregory gallo 06 Feb 2005
you are relentless. amazing piece, amazing creation, keep it going you pencil pusher you. redboy 10+ always and all waysMark Peterson 06 Feb 2005
I often experiment with the symmetry work I do in creating various changes as you have explained. However I have never gone to this extreme with it. I love the subtle change and you have just taught me that I too can create this same balance in my work by going to more extremes. Outstanding work Justin.